Managing an Illinois estate requires transparency and precision. When an executor fails to meet these standards, your inheritance and your family’s legacy face significant risks. If you suspect an executor acted in their own interest or ignored their duties, you must...
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Who are the heirs if a will is not written?
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | Dec 22, 2025 | Estate Administration, Estate Administration/Probate
If a person in Illinois passes away without a will, the state’s intestate succession laws determine their heirs. This identifies who will inherit the deceased’s real estate, property, money, bank accounts, businesses, shares and even debts. It depends on whether the...
3 expenses that can diminish what people inherit from an estate
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | Feb 4, 2025 | Estate Administration/Probate
Estate administration is a major responsibility. Those who agree to oversee probate proceedings have to communicate with multiple parties, follow the law and abide by the instructions provided by the decedents. Sometimes, personal representatives have to deal with an...
A quick introduction to probate
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Sep 9, 2022 | Estate Administration/Probate
When a loved one passes away there's work to be done on their behalf. Family, friends and other key stakeholders must go about dividing up all the assets and possessions that the deceased accumulated over their lifetime. That process is made exponentially easier if...
How divorce impacts the probate process
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Apr 19, 2022 | Divorce, Estate Administration/Probate, Estate Planning
When going through a divorce, wills and estate planning may not be high on your list of matters to address. However, you may wish to make changes to what your ex-spouse will inherit after you pass. When getting a divorce, the decisions you make regarding your will can...
Key factors to consider in a gray divorce
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Feb 28, 2022 | Divorce, Estate Administration
If your marriage breaks apart when you already have grown-up kids or are nearing retirement, there are unique challenges that you will face. There are several important aspects of your life that you should secure. It is also important to make sure your rights are...
What happens when a spouse is excluded in an Illinois will?
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Aug 27, 2021 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Family Law
Marriage is one of the most significant commitments two people can make to each other. This is why the passing of a spouse is so difficult, regardless of whether the two individuals were still married, cordially acquainted, or estranged. Therefore, an omission from...
The Illinois probate process
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 3, 2021 | Estate Administration/Probate
Probate is a court-supervised process that aids in distributing, sorting, and administering the deceased estate to the designated beneficiaries or heirs. Typically, the deceased person's property is transferred to the beneficiary named in his or her last will. If the...
Key constraints in the Illinois probate process
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Apr 28, 2021 | Estate Administration/Probate
Going through probate is a legal process that has filing deadlines and other constraints. We will cover some of the most crucial deadlines and facts to remember when proceeding through the probate process. Constraints for mandatory probate filing Most wills do not...
Should I challenge my parents’ will?
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Oct 29, 2020 | Estate Administration, Estate Administration/Probate
When your parents get older, they become more vulnerable. More vulnerable to scams, to those looking to defraud them of money and to those wanting to influence their financial decisions. When your parent dies, you may discover that your mom changed her will: to give...
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